Newly diagnosed ...I have been pre-diabetic for about 30 years. No doctors ever gave me any advice or meds or clues. I was just diagnosed as diabetic. My doctor made it sound...reactions4repliesBlood Sugar ManagementHealthcare Team
Dealing With the Worry of My Blood Sugar Increasing...I've recently been happy with my blood glucose levels and A1C. For the past 2 years, I have been taking Ozempic, which helps me regulate those numbers and keep them...reactions2comments
Research Study - permission to post obtained...Hi! My name is Cam Hardin, RD, CD, and I'm a doctoral student at the University of Indianapolis. I have permission from the admins to post on this forum to...reactions1replyResearch & Clinical Trials
My wife’s glucose level is uncontrollable...Hello All, I am writing this regarding my wife. So my wife during the time she was pregnant with our son (second baby) developed gestational diabetes. After the baby was...reactions6repliesBlood Sugar ManagementComplications
Hand Dexterity and Diabetes Self-Care...According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 10 Americans has diabetes. About 90 to 95 percent of those have type 2 diabetes (T2D). People over...reactions2comments
Living Singly and Working from Home with T2D...Not long after the pandemic began, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. High-stress levels in recent years, including being forced to work from home without adequate workspace or technology...reactionscomments
Any good ideas to control diabetes and reverse A1C?...How do you control your diabetes? I've been living with diabetes for 6 years and it is a constant mental stress...reactions83repliesA1cBlood Sugar Management
Zesty Beans and Greens Burrito...Add some zest to life with this beans and greens burrito! If you have been longing for a cheesy, hearty meal that also contributes to your health goals, look no...reactionscomments
Allulose...I have been reading a lot about Allulose and was wondering if anyone uses it? Do you like it? What brand do you use? Other thoughts you may want to...reactions5repliesDiet & Nutrition
Trying to understand high sugar readings...Hi. Sorry for the longer post. I am not diabetic, or at least I wasn't last week. But have insulin resistance and feel bad energy wise, thou I'm not overweight...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosis
Paid Opportunity | CKD + T2D Social Media Partnership...We're looking to co-create content alongside patient leaders living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) that will appear on Facebook and Instagram. The goal? Help members...reactionscomments
Paid Opportunity | CKD + T2D Social Media Partnership - Thank You!...Thank you for your interest in CKD + T2D Social Media Partnership! We'll be reaching out with more information if you've been selected....reactionscomments
It Started With Gestational Diabetes...I first discovered I had diabetes when I was pregnant. I learned how to eat right and monitor my blood sugar with a glucometer. Now, 4 years post pregnancy, I...reactions1comment
Tips and Tricks to Fuel Your Meals With Fiber...While fiber is an important aspect of everyone's diet, fiber plays an even more critical for people living with type 2 diabetes. Fiber can slow the gut's absorption of sugar...reactions3comments
A1C and Treatment Options...I am a 72 year old male that has been diabetic for the past 12 years. During this time I have had several different treatment options. At the beginning I...reactions6repliesBlood Sugar ManagementMedications
My Mother's Lengthy Search For A Diagnosis...I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 35. Today, I am 65 years old. It was a pleasure getting a diagnosis because living with diabetes is...reactions6comments
Diabetes web sites...Hi all... I'm new to diabetes, I hope to learn a lot here. I'm having trouble finding a website that I.can check if specific foods can be eaten. Does anyone...reactions4repliesDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
Navigating Social Gatherings, Food, and Relationships With T2D...My daughter turned 9 years old recently, and as I cut her birthday cake and offered pieces to the adults, one of the younger kids said quite loudly, "My mom...reactions11comments
When It Comes to Your CGM, Have a Backup Plan...In April 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled the devices used with many FreeStyle Libre glucose monitors due to the potential for overheating, spark, or catching fire...reactions2comments
